All places in the Places API are categorized into one out of 9 feature classes (represented by letters) and further subcategorized into one out of 684 feature codes.
Feature Codes
| ALL | ||
| Code | Short Description | Full Description |
|---|---|---|
| AIRQ | Abandoned airfield | |
| AIRS | Seaplane landing area | A place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| AIRT | Terminal | Airport facilities for the handling of freight and passengers |
| AMTH | Amphitheater | An oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space |
| AMUS | Amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| ANCH | Anchorage | An area where vessels may anchor |
| ANS | Archaeological/prehistoric site | A place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| APNU | Apron | A gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts |
| AQC | Aquaculture facility | Facility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture |
| ARCH | Arch | A natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |